Darren Gortz
Investment banking interview and skills coach for finance careers
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
Darren Gortz is an investment banking coach who helps people break into finance and move up in it. He spent more than a decade as an investment banker at Bear Stearns, Deutsche Bank and Bank of America. He has taught over 10,000 classroom hours and trained new analysts at firms like Credit Suisse, Perella Weinberg and Moelis. He also runs mock interviews and an annual interview prep workshop at IE Business School.
What Darren helps with
Darren helps clients prepare for investment banking and private equity roles. He teaches the technical skills and the interview skills they need to land the job.
- Technical interview preparation
- Behavioral interview preparation
- Financial statement analysis
- Corporate valuation
- Financial modeling
- M&A and LBO analysis
- Excel and PowerPoint skills
Who Darren works with
Darren works with recent graduates who want to break into investment banking. He also works with experienced professionals who want to level up in their careers. His focus areas are investment banking and private equity.
How Darren works
Darren builds a tailored learning plan for each session. Sessions are one-on-one and centered on the client's career goals. He covers technical topics such as accounting, valuation, financial modeling, M&A and LBO analysis, and Excel and PowerPoint. He also prepares clients for technical and behavioral interviews.
Background and qualifications
Darren spent more than a decade in international investment banking with Bear Stearns, Deutsche Bank and Bank of America. He worked on equity and debt financings and M&A deals in many industries. He built and led internal training programs, including new analyst and associate training at Bear Stearns. He then moved into teaching and has over 15 years of experience designing training for banks, private equity firms, consultancies, Fortune 500 companies and business schools. He has mentored students and run mock interviews at IE Business School since 2019.
Darren Gortz pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Interview prep
- Technical skills training
Darren Gortz reviews
Darren Gortz has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former investment banker at three major banks who has also trained new analysts at firms like Credit Suisse, Perella Weinberg and Moelis.
Best for graduates and professionals who want to land an investment banking or private equity role.
Common questions
How much does Darren Gortz charge?
Coaching with Darren runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Darren from this page for an exact quote.
What does Darren Gortz help with?
Darren Gortz helps with technical interview preparation, behavioral interview preparation, financial statement analysis and corporate valuation.
Does Darren Gortz have reviews?
Darren Gortz has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Darren Gortz help with both technical and behavioral interviews?
Yes. He prepares clients for both technical and behavioral interviews. He also teaches the skills behind them, such as valuation and financial modeling.
Does Darren work with experienced professionals?
Yes. He works with recent graduates and with seasoned professionals who want to level up.
How do I contact Darren Gortz?
Send Darren a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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